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Had an Accident? First Steps for the Damage

A knock is stressful, and it's easy to forget the basics. Here's a calm run-through of what to do.

Safety first

Make sure everyone's okay and the vehicles are safe. Put your hazards on and follow the usual safety steps.

Exchange details

Swap names, registrations and insurance details with any other driver. Stay factual and avoid admitting fault at the scene.

Gather the evidence

Photograph the damage and scene, note the time and place, and take witness details. It helps any claim run smoothly.

Where we come in

We take on insurance and accident work for paint and panel damage and can handle the process with your insurer. Bring the car to our Grimsby workshop, or call us. For major structural damage we'll point you to the right specialist.

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Volvo — front-end accident repair

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